Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area, 2010-2014
Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area, 2010-2014 iDod: Fact Sheets with Data on Immigrants, Customized For You, For Free. Median Personal Income among Immigrants in PUMAs of Oregon The map on the left presents median personal incomes among immigrants working full-time in PUMAs of Oregon. PUMAs in the western part of the state, especially PUMAs in the Portland metropolitan area, are characterized by the highest median incomes. With respect to birthplace, Mexico is the most common country of birth among immigrants in the Portland metropolitan area, followed by Vietnam, Ukraine, and China. Roughly 84 percent of immigrants in the Portland metropolitan area make more than $20,000 annually.
Personal Income among Immigrants Working Full-Time in the Portland Metropolitan Area and the U.S.
Top Ten Most Common Countries of Birth among Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area Countries of Birth
Percent
< $10,000
Mexico
29%
$10,000 to $19,999
Vietnam
8%
$20,000 to $29,999
Ukraine
5%
$30,000 to $39,999
China
5%
$40,000 to $49,999
Canada
4%
$50,000 to $74,999
India
4%
Korea
4%
Philippines
4%
Other USSR/Russia
3%
Germany
2%
All Other Countries
32%
Estimated Immigrant Population
289,708
$75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $150,000 > $150,000 0%
5%
10%
Portland Metro
15% U.S.
20%
25%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2010-2014. ipums.org extracts. Tigerline shapefiles.
Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area, 2010-2014 Median Age among Immigrants in PUMAs of Oregon The map on the left presents median ages among immigrants in PUMAs of Oregon. PUMAs in the eastern part of the state are characterized by relatively low median ages, while PUMAs in the southwestern part of the state are characterized by relatively high median ages. The majority of immigrant households in the Portland metropolitan area contain at least one child. Immigrants in the Portland metropolitan area are relatively younger than the national population of immigrants. Age among Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area
Number of Children per Immigrant Household in the Portland Metropolitan Area and the U.S.
30% Portland Metro
U.S.
Number of Children
Portland Metro Area
U.S.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
41% 20% 22% 11% 5% 1% < 1% < 1% < 1%
44% 21% 21% 10% 3% 1% < 1% < 1% < 1%
>9
< 1%
< 1%
Estimated Population of Immigrant Households
114,255
16,553,889
25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 64
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR IMMIGRATION RESEARCH
IIR works to refocus the immigration conversation among academics, policy-makers and the public, including the business community and media, by producing and disseminating unbiased and objective, interdisciplinary academic research related to immigrants and immigration to the United States. The Institute for Immigration Research is a joint venture between George Mason University and the Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Massachusetts.
IMMIGRATION DATA ON DEMAND (iDod) The iDod service is offered free of charge to help individuals and institutions examine the immigrant populations of their particular geography. Recipients of this data will see how immigrants provide vital contributions to the economy and society of the U.S. Ultimately, the goal of the iDod project is to create collaborations and connect people with data from their particular region or sector of interest on immigrant populations.
To learn more about the Institute for Immigration Research call (703) 993-5833, email [email protected], or visit us online iir.gmu.edu.
Personal Income among Immigrants Working Full-Time in the Portland Metropolitan Area and the U.S.
Top Ten Most Common Countries of Birth among Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area Countries of Birth
Percent
< $10,000
Mexico
29%
$10,000 to $19,999
Vietnam
8%
$20,000 to $29,999
Ukraine
5%
$30,000 to $39,999
China
5%
$40,000 to $49,999
Canada
4%
$50,000 to $74,999
India
4%
Korea
4%
Philippines
4%
Other USSR/Russia
3%
Germany
2%
All Other Countries
32%
Estimated Immigrant Population
289,708
$75,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $150,000 > $150,000 0%
5%
10%
Portland Metro
15% U.S.
20%
25%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau. American Community Survey, 2010-2014. ipums.org extracts. Tigerline shapefiles.
Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area, 2010-2014 Median Age among Immigrants in PUMAs of Oregon The map on the left presents median ages among immigrants in PUMAs of Oregon. PUMAs in the eastern part of the state are characterized by relatively low median ages, while PUMAs in the southwestern part of the state are characterized by relatively high median ages. The majority of immigrant households in the Portland metropolitan area contain at least one child. Immigrants in the Portland metropolitan area are relatively younger than the national population of immigrants. Age among Immigrants in the Portland Metropolitan Area
Number of Children per Immigrant Household in the Portland Metropolitan Area and the U.S.
30% Portland Metro
U.S.
Number of Children
Portland Metro Area
U.S.
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
41% 20% 22% 11% 5% 1% < 1% < 1% < 1%
44% 21% 21% 10% 3% 1% < 1% < 1% < 1%
>9
< 1%
< 1%
Estimated Population of Immigrant Households
114,255
16,553,889
25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% 64
ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR IMMIGRATION RESEARCH
IIR works to refocus the immigration conversation among academics, policy-makers and the public, including the business community and media, by producing and disseminating unbiased and objective, interdisciplinary academic research related to immigrants and immigration to the United States. The Institute for Immigration Research is a joint venture between George Mason University and the Immigrant Learning Center, Inc. (ILC) of Massachusetts.
IMMIGRATION DATA ON DEMAND (iDod) The iDod service is offered free of charge to help individuals and institutions examine the immigrant populations of their particular geography. Recipients of this data will see how immigrants provide vital contributions to the economy and society of the U.S. Ultimately, the goal of the iDod project is to create collaborations and connect people with data from their particular region or sector of interest on immigrant populations.
To learn more about the Institute for Immigration Research call (703) 993-5833, email [email protected], or visit us online iir.gmu.edu.
